MORNING WORSHIP AND COMMUNION

The Calvary Baptist Church, Towson, Maryland

Eleven O’clock December 2, 2007

http://www.calvarybaptist-towson.org

Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor

Glenn L. Wittstadt, Jr., Organist‑Director

10:45 Service of Anointing: a time for special prayer

PRELUDE: “An Advent Prayer” by Louise E. Stairs

LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE

“Jesus said, ‘I am the light of the world, the one who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’”

INTROIT:

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 122: 1-6

I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD!"

Our feet are standing within your gates, O

Jerusalem.

Jerusalem--built as a city that is bound firmly together.

To it the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as was decreed for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.

For there the thrones for judgment were set up, the thrones of the house of David.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you.

*HYMN 79: “Blessed Be the God of Israel”

INVOCATION FOLLOWED BY THE LORD’S PRAYER

WELCOME & REGISTRATION

EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH

ANTHEM: “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” R. H. Prichard/George F. Handel

HEBREW BIBLE: Isaiah 2: 1 - 5 pg. 548 read by: Doug Thomas

RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER:

The irony of this weekend should not be obscured by the light of one little advent candle. Yesterday was the Army/Navy football game, and today we read…

“Neither shall they learn war any more.”

That irony reminds us that we have not yet arrived… that we are still in the day to day…

We are not “in the days to come…”

We find ourselves praying that we will win our wars, and lead the world…

Lord, help us to wait and pray for war to end, and for Your rule to come on earth. Amen.

HYMN 623: “O Day of God, Draw Nigh”

CHILDREN’S TIME

*OFFERING: DOXOLOGY

OFFERTORY “Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” 17^th Century French Carol

GOSPEL READING: Matthew 24: 36-44 pg. 859

SERMON: “Not So Fast”

*INVITATION HYMN 2175: “Together We Serve”

THE LORD’S SUPPER

SHARING THE BREAD # 86

How silently, how silently The wondrous Gift is given!

So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven.

No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin,

Where meek souls will receive Him still,

The dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem! Descend to us, we pray;

Cast out our sin, and enter in, Be born in us today!

We hear the Christmas angels, The great glad tidings tell;

O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Immanuel! Amen.

SHARING THE CUP # 76

O Come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheer

our spirits by Thine advent here;

Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,

and death’s dark shadows put to flight.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

Shall come to thee O Israel!

GREET EACH OTHER WITH THE PEACE OF CHRIST

*HYMN 387: “Blest Be The Tie” (verse 1)

*BENEDICTION/RESPONSE

POSTLUDE: “Gigliarda” by B. Schmid

*Congregation standing.

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T H I S W E E K

TODAY: There will be a Congregation Business Meeting following the worship service. Our purpose in meeting is to vote on the budget for 2008.

WEDNESDAY EVENING:

6:15 p.m. Dinner

7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer

7:00 p.m. Hand Bell Choir Practice

December 8th

9:45 a.m.-11:15. Childrens’ play rehearsal

11:15 a.m. Childrens’ pie making.

December 9^th

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Childrens’ play rehearsal

11 a.m. Worship Christmas Pageant, presented by the children.

Christmas Dinner immediately following Worship Service.

Please sign up on the cards if you plan to attend and let us know if you would be able to help with set up, cooking, or clean up.

December 10th

12 Noon – Annie Armstrong Circle will meet in the home of Irene Eaton, 8800 Walther Blvd. #1116. Please bring a sandwich.

December 13^th: 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. Shelter Meal Preparation.

Come for any portion of this time to help.

Needles & News will not meet this month.